Historic Rexleigh Covered Bridge — Attraction in Town of Salem

This is an awesome covered bridge; one of three I know of in New York along the famous Battenkill River. It's very picturesque, and has a small adjacent picnic/camping/canoe launch site. Small parking areas on both sides of the road at the southern end of the bridge. Locals use this as a swimming hole on hot summer days. Nearby private property is home to the ruins of an old mill building made of local limestone, probably quarried in nearby Vermont. Visible from the southern end of the bridge. Follow the (abandoned?) railroad tracks at the North end about a mile upstream to a semi-wilderness picnic spot (former excursion train stop), also along the river - a great, level hike to a pretty spot for picnicking and a swim. No cell service, so make sure you're prepared for first aid, sudden weather changes, and self-rescue before going. It's a long way out if you're injured or in a hurry, but worth the trip if...

The Rexleigh Covered Bridge is a beautiful spot to stop in Washington County, NY. The bridge was built in 1874, spans 107 feet, and carries traffic across the Batten Kill. The bridge incorporates a Howe truss design. The bridge has parking areas on either side so you can walk up to and walk across the bridge. You can also cross the one lane bridge in a vehicle. Many people also use the area as a fishing spot. There is also a campground nearby. If you're looking to see another covered bridge in the area the Shushan Covered Bridge Museum is about 10 minutes away. Overall, this is an...

An excellent and rather unique example of a Howe Truss build type span that apparently is the only American wooden bridge to use cast iron "shoes" to anchor the Howe Truss work. These shoes were patented by a certain R. Comins of Troy, NY. Rexleigh, or "Kings Meadow," describes the picturesque surroundings that this bridge has lived within since 1874. Of continued interest is the Rexleigh Marble Mill ruins within a stones throw along the...